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Why was the impeachment referendum to dismiss Băsescu invalidated?

  • High turnout

  • Low turnout

  • Invalid votes

  • Procedural Error

Answer

The impeachment referendum against Romanian President Traian Băsescu in 2007 was declared invalid due to low voter turnout. The referendum required a minimum of 50% of registered voters to participate for the results to be valid, but the actual turnout was only 44.45%.
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